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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,285.87, 225,344.34 and 102,954.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,285.87, 225,344.34 and 102,954.33 is: 154,373.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,285.87 : 225,344.34 = 102,954.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,285.87/225,344.34 = 102,954.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,285.87x = 225,344.34 × 102,954.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,285.87x = 23,200,175,543.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,200,175,543.99/150,285.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,373.63

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